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NIELSEN TRAINING AND CONSULTING

Self-Defense and Tactical Firearms Training

Empowering individuals with the skills and mindset to defend themselves, their loved ones, and their communities from violence.
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ABOUT US
Nielsen Training and Consulting (NTAC) provides firearms and tactical training primarily in California, Arizona, Nevada, and Utah, however we have capabilities to train anywhere in the United States. With more than 25 years of experience in the field, our instructional staff is our most valued resource. Our philosophy is to provide training that is innovative and safety-oriented for the student. Many past students tell us our courses are the best they could have taken. Our staff are all current and former members of the military and law enforcement who know what it takes to use a firearm to defend your life and the lives of those you love and care about.

Foundational Courses

Designed to build a solid foundation for your personal path in firearms training.  Whether it be for personal defense, competition, or as an armed professional, the core foundations of Grip, Stance, Sight Alignment and Trigger Squeeze are necessary for success.
Foundational

Intermediate Courses

Built on the foundations to help you understand the application of laws and proper tactics. We add movements, getting your firearm into the fight, and shooting from unconventional positions to build your skills and enhance your ability to succeed.
Intermediate

Advanced Courses

Designed for the armed professional or enthusiasts that wish to take their skills to the highest levels. From a Special Operations team risking their lives to protect, to the husband or wife that just want to take their skills to the highest levels.
Advanced
Skills Maintenance Courses
Specialized Courses
Customized Training
MAIN INSTRUCTORS

Todd Nielsen

A retired Special Operations Team Leader with 25+ years with the San Jose Police Department. Todd's career focused on fugitive apprehension, human trafficking, narcotics, and training other officers. He is a skilled operator and performed over 3,000 tactical entries and is intimately familiar with real-world violence and what it takes to survive lethal encounters.
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Matthew Whitaker

Certified instructor and lifelong supporter of the shooting sports, Matthew helps his students add new life skills to their toolboxes by increasing their knowledge, confidence and responsibility with firearms.
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Erik Sawiak

Capable shooter and teacher with multiple Instructor and Range Safety Officer certifications, that provides relevant training and useful information to help people become knowledgeable, confident and responsible firearms owners.
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Jacom Stephens

Talented shooter with over 900 hours of formal training courses, over 100 shooting competitions, well over 85,000 rounds fired, and has passed the FBI qualification course with perfect marks three out of three times.
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Chase Harrison

A dedicated instructor, trained by some of the nation’s top instructors, Chase is devoted to helping others develop their self‑defense skills and empowering students with the skills and mindset for responsible firearm ownership.
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Beginner Handgun

Learn how handguns function, safe handling, loading and unloading, how to grip your handgun, proper body position and stance, using your handgun's sights, accurately hitting your target, etc.
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Beginner Rifle

Designed to establish fundamental techniques: how modern sporting rifles or carbines function, safe handling, loading and unloading, how to hold your rifle, proper body position and stance, how to set a zero using various rifle sights, achieving consistent and accurate hits on your target, etc.
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Defensive Handgun

Learn decision making, legal and moral considerations, drawing from the holster with concealment, body positions, quick sight acquisition, firing from retention, clearing malfunctions, etc.
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Handgun Manipulations

Learn single hand shooting, one-handed reloads and malfunction clearances, unorthodox methods of chambering rounds, intro to shooting from concealment or cover, etc.
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Defensive Rifle

Learn how to zero your rifle, fundamental rifle manipulations, managing recoil, body positioning, rifle presentation drills, target acquisition, follow-up shots for target transitions, etc.
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Low Light Handgun

Learn decision making, legal and moral considerations, drawing from the holster with concealment, body positions, quick sight acquisition, firing from retention, clearing malfunctions, etc.
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Defensive Shotgun

Gain a good understanding of the shotgun and its versatility as a defensive weapon. Learn how to run a shotgun for home defense or in a tactical environment including proper ammo selection for various circumstances, swapping out ammo on the fly, etc.
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Vehicle Tactics

Learn how to shoot from inside, through, or around vehicles. Understanding what parts of your vehicle are cover and which are concealment and how glass and metal affect the trajectory of your rounds will help you use your vehicle to your advantage.
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Home Defense CQB

Learn how to move to a hardened position, basic room clearing, target identification and threat assessment, pre-planning escape routes, and determine what areas in your home provide you with the best self-defense advantage, etc.
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Shooting Around Barricades

Learn how to utilize cover or concealment to shoot from behind barricades from more unusual positions than you could imagine, and effectively hit your target while minimizing your exposure to danger.
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    TESTIMONIALS
    WHAT OUR STUDENTS SAY

    Real stories from real people who started exactly where you are.

    ★★★★★

    "NTAC was everything I needed! They made me feel comfortable and confident in my handgun skills. I look forward to learning more from them in the future!"

    MEGAN
    PROVO, UT

    ★★★★★

    "For being my first firearms training class outside of a CCW class, I thought it was perfect."

    KEVIN
    EAGLE MOUNTAIN, UT

    ★★★★★

    "My experience with Chris was excellent. He was patient and very thorough in explaining proper stance and how to correctly hold the firearm."

    CAROLINA
    LEHI, UT

    ★★★★★

    "It’s hard to pick out any weaknesses of this class. It exceeded my expectations. The instructors were patient, thorough, and had a high level of expertise."

    JOHN
    MAPLETON, UT

    ★★★★★

    "I always have an amazing experience and learn something new every time I work with NTAC."

    GARY
    SPRINGVILLE, UT

    ★★★★★

    "I wanted to say thank you so much to the instructor for his time and expertise. It was a very valuable experience, and I learned an incredible amount!"

    ALANNA
    LAYTON, UT

    ★★★★★

    "Class was great! There were plenty of opportunities to learn new techniques and practice them."

    MIKE
    NEPHI, UT

    ★★★★★

    "The training was awesome! I'm really pleased with the improvement I made in such as short time. My groups got significantly smaller."

    JOE
    LAYTON, UT

    ★★★★★

    "The best training in Utah! My husband had no prior experience and he learned everything through the classes. Incredible instruction, practical, fun, challenging."

    NATALIE
    SALT LAKE CITY, UT

    ★★★★★

    "I really enjoyed the class. The instructors were friendly and knowledgable."

    TROY
    OREM, UT

    ★★★★★

    "I was so nervous to even pick up a gun. Patty made me feel safe and confident within the first hour. Highly recommend!"

    SARAH
    SALT LAKE CITY, UT

    ★★★★★

    "Excellent instruction! I've owned a handgun for years, but never felt like I knew what I was doing until now."

    MARK
    OREM, UT

    ★★★★★

    "The zero-judgement atmosphere is real. I asked a million 'stupid' questions and got clear, helpful answers every time."

    ELENA
    DRAPER, UT

      Foundational Courses
      Intermediate Courses
      Advanced Courses
      Skills Maintenance Courses
      Specialized Courses
      Customized Training

      It is extremely important to us that firearms are always used in a safe, prudent, moral and legal manner. We will only teach individuals that intend to use this training in a lawful manner. We reserve the right to refuse service to anyone for any reason.

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